Chad Harlan is currently the Lead Worship Pastor overseeing the multi-campus worship ministry of the First Church of God in St. Joseph, Michigan and has been serving there since January of 2012. Previously, he served the First Church of God in Marion, IL for 7 years as Worship and Visitation Pastor. He along with his wife, Tracey were both ordained in the Church of God in July of 2005 and have had the pleasure of being on staff together. They have been blessed with three grown children who are also musically inclined. Chad has been serving the Church of God in worship ministry for over 20 years.

Chad has played the piano for over 40 years and has been a studio session musician and has had the opportunity to share the stage with various Country and Southern Gospel artists. God has allowed Chad to minister through camp meetings and conferences throughout the United States each year. In 2020, Chad developed the Worship Leader Roundtable affinity group for the Church of God nationally which helps to disciple and encourage worship leaders throughout the Movement. Chad enjoys building relationships with and leading people into a meaningful time of worship. Because of his love of coaching people, Chad launched his own coaching business, Team Powered Coaching in 2023. In his spare time, Chad enjoys working outdoors and driving classic cars.

Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin is a world-class performer, songwriter and worship leader, whose music has taken her around the globe. Her soulful, eclectic sound combines a rich tapestry of influences, including her classical and jazz training, and a broad spectrum of experiences in gospel, pop, and country music.

Sarah has released six original studio albums, the most recent of which is a collection of lullabies and love songs, entitled Rêverie. Her interpretations of classics breathe fresh life into time-honored favorites, and her original songs express both the depth of her musical gift and a soulful honesty that sets her apart as a rare treasure to Central Indiana and the world.

An Indiana native and Anderson University graduate, Sarah’s voice can be heard on local and national commercials and radio jingles for brands like New Balance, the Indianapolis Colts, Cedar Point Theme Park, and many more. She has been featured on two Emmy Award-winning TV shows: Artrageous with Nate, and Cook and Belle’s Playhouse. She has collaborated and performed with Grammy Award-winning artists Bill and Gloria Gaither, Sandi Patty, Kurt Elling, as well as The Wright Brothers, Josh Kaufman, Alanna Story, Jon McLaughlin, Cook & Belle, Jennie Devoe and countless others.

She regularly performs across Greater Indianapolis, and was featured most recently as special guest with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at The Palladium and also with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. She packs out the Jazz Kitchen during her annual Christmas concert series. Also a highly respected worship leader, Sarah currently serves at Grace Church in Noblesville, Indiana.

Sarah is the co-host/founder of the Momnesia Podcast which serves to preserve the hilarious, mundane and heartbreaking stories of motherhood. Currently wrapping up season two, Momnesia has been charting on Apple, Spotify and other streaming services since its launch.

In 2001, Sarah married her college sweetheart, Jeff McLaughlin, who is a music educator at Westfield High School and highly respected performer. The McLaughlins have put down their roots in Noblesville where they reside with their five children.